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Phrasal_verbs cefr B2

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Word Order Practice

Listen to each sentence, then tap the words in the correct order. Green ✓ = correct so far.

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three hell like The last months to felt san Kaiko
The last three months felt like hell to Kaiko san
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beavering work yen her earned She saving every has and she away at been
She has been beavering away at her work and saving every yen she earned
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a slipped the Keiko Her and husband money debt while then a off of quietly back borrowed lot leaving with
Her husband borrowed a lot of money a while back and then slipped off quietly leaving Keiko with the debt
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could she month prayed one foolishness more into such time for For lay she could one him meet she him so
For one month she prayed she could meet him one more time so she could lay into him for such foolishness
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at about met the an arrived to company and they the money with fast Then pay how loan agreement she back
Then she met with the loan company and they arrived at an agreement about how fast to pay back the money
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do she back wants to pay the money all Now is
Now all she wants to do is pay back the money
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Why does word order matter? (Tips & Technique)

Word order is crucial in English because it affects meaning. Unlike some languages that use case endings, English relies heavily on word order to convey meaning.

This exercise helps you:

  • Internalize English sentence patterns
  • Recognize how common phrasal verbs fit into sentences
  • Develop a natural feel for correct English structure
  • Improve both listening and grammar simultaneously

Tips for Effective Practice

  1. Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
  2. Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
  3. Notice how common phrasal verbs are positioned in sentences
  4. If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
  5. After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer